Quality Assurance Specialist

Medical and Dental premiums are paid 100%. This includes dependants.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Production and Quality Assurance Specialist position focuses on the quality assurance processes and continuous improvement methodologies.  The position involves the day-to-day operations of the Quality team which includes the quality inspection of parts. Communication with customers on non-conforming materials, scanning new parts to meet customer specifications.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions Statements

• Knowledge and hands-on operation of Quality Assurance equipment and methodology.
• Knowledge and hands-on operation of metal fabrication machinery, especially metal forming with hydraulic presses and welding equipment.
• Inspect parts to assure they meet quality and environmental standards and expectations of the customer.
• Partner with Project Management team to ensure reliable and timely executed APQP and PPAP process.
• Ensure PPAP capability that meets or exceed all industry and customer requirements.
• Ensure timely submission of PPAPs to customers.
• Conduct quality measurements and complete customer documentation prior to series production and delivery to customers.
• Ensure that quality capabilities meet or exceed all industry and customer requirements.
• Abide by IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 standards at all times.
• Collaborate with customers providing assistance and responding to inquiries.
• Work a regular schedule determined by supervisory management
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisory personnel.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

SKILLS & ABILITIES

Education:     

• High School Degree or equivalent and/or related experience required.
• Associates Degree from an accredited Quality Assurance program preferred. 

Experience:    

• A minimum of 1-2 years’ experience in a Quality Assurance position.
• Ability to use Direct read measuring devices required.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing skills preferred.
• Ability to coordinate 3 Dimensional Coordinate Measuring and 2 Dimensional CAD experience preferred.  
• Previous experience in manufacturing; metal fabrication.
• Ability to read blue prints and understand functionality of parts and their components.
• Ability to operate a forklift and obtain certification.
• Ability to work in a team environment and/or independently.
• Ability to train inexperienced co-workers.
• Ability to read and use GD&T.

Computer Skills:

• Experience using MS Office Suite, 3D Modeling CAD software, Inspection Manager, Polyworks and Gage Trak.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Physical Demands                                                                              Lift/Carry

Stand                                      F (Frequently)                                     10 lbs or less               C (Constantly)

Walk                                        F (Frequently)                                     11-20 lbs                     C (Constantly)

Sit                                            O (Occasionally)                                 21-50 lbs                     F (Frequently)

Handling/Fingering                C (Constantly)                                     51-100 lbs                   O (Occasionally)

Reach Outward                       F (Frequently)                                     Over 100 lbs               O (Occasionally)

Reach Above Shoulder           F (Frequently)                                     Push/Pull

Climb                                      O (Occasionally)                                 12 lbs or less               C (Constantly)

Crawl                                       O (Occasionally)                                 13-25 lbs                     C (Constantly)

Squat or Kneel                        F (Frequently)                                     26-40 lbs                     F (Frequently)            

Bend                                       F (Frequently)                                     41-100 lbs                   O (Occasionally)

N (Not Applicable)     Activity is not applicable to this position

O (Occasionally)         Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)

F (Frequently)             Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)

C (Constantly)            Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)

Other Physical Requirements

Vision (Near, Distance, Color, Peripheral, Depth Perception

Sense of Sounds (Communication with personnel, ability to listen to machinery to make adjustments)

Sense of Touch (Use of hands to carry and move material)

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) (Ear protection, steel toed boots, etc)